Olomouc

Although Olomouc has an airport, it is only used by the local flying club. The nearest airports with commercial flights are Brno and Ostrava, although there are more flights to Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Katowice and Kraków. Of these, Prague, Vienna and Krakow are big airports with even intercontinental flights, whereas the others largely serve budget and charter airlines.

See also: Rail travel in the Czech Republic

Long distance trains stop at 🌍 Olomouc hlavní nádraží (Olomouc Main station).

From Prague there are multiple options: Czech Railways operate hourly fast (R), express (Ex) and EuroCity (EC) trains which take 2½ hr, and faster SC Pendolino trains which take 2 hours and require a compulsory seat reservation. The route is also served by the private companies RegioJet and Leo Express, who each operate trains every 2 hours also requiring compulsory reservations. Train fares for this route vary from 199 Kč to 289 Kč in standard class.

Coming from Brno, trains on the most direct route via Prostějov take 1½ hr and leave every two hours. Beware that aside from these, there are also trains that run from Brno to Olomouc via Břeclav which take 2 hours longer and should not be used for this route. From Ostrava the ride takes 1h. Beware of some fast trains (category R) from Ostrava to Olomouc, which take a longer route through the Jeseníky mountains for over 3 hours.

From Warsaw there are three daytime connections, which take 6 hours and one night train which takes 9 hours. From Krakow there is one daytime connection which takes 5 hours, and one night train which takes 6 hours. Other connections require at least two changes. From Vienna there are several train connections; with changes either in Přerov or in Ceská Třebova, and it will take you about 3 hours.

Student Agency operates buses between Prague and Olomouc, but they are much slower than trains, because their route leads all the way down to Brno before turning up towards Prague.

Major roads lead to Olomouc; D35 from Hradec Králové (and further from Prague and Germany), D35 in the other direction from Ostrava and Poland, highway 55 from Zlín and northern Slovakia as well as D46 from Brno (and further from Vienna, Bratislava and Hungary).

The 🌍 Upper Square (Horní náměstí) is the main square of Olomouc, a beautiful place full of history where you can find some of the most important monuments:

• The baroque 🌍 Holy Trinity Column. was built in the early 1700s and consecrated by the Empress Marie Theresa in 1754. With a height of 35 metres, it has dominated the Upper Square (Horní náměstí) ever since and was added to the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage in the year 2000. The column features sculptures of the Holy Trinity (predictably), the assumption of the Virgin Mary, all twelve apostles, three virtues and the most important saints of the Baroque period. The base of the column contains a small chapel with amazing acoustics and the raised pedestal is a very nice place to sit and eat lunch. It is one of the traditional rendezvous points in the city. (updated Jul 2019)
• The renaissance Olomouc Town Hall occupies the centre of the main square (Horní náměstí). Its halls and chapel are accessible on guided tours and it's possible to climb the tower each day at 11:00 and 15:00. The ground floor of the town hall houses a gallery, restaurant and the tourist information office. Ask in the office if you are interested in the guided tour and climbing the tower. On the north face is one of only two astronomical clocks in the country. On the west side, there is the Hygieia fountain from 1945, one of the many fountains in the city.
• The 🌍 Astronomical clock. It was constructed in the 15th century, but takes its present appearance from the 1950s, during a refurbishment to repair damage inflicted in World War II. Czechoslovakia was under Communist rule by then and the clock reflects the values of the day, the saints and angels being replaced by scientists, sportspeople and labourers. At noon the clock has a presentation that is unique to its structure and construction. There is one other astronomical clock in the Czech lands (in the other ancient capital, Prague), but as a surviving example of Socialist-Realism, the Olomouc Astronomical clock is unique world-wide. It is another popular rendezvous point in the city. (updated Jul 2019)
• The baroque Caesar's Fountain is the largest fountain in Olomouc. It depicts the legendary founder of the city, Gaius Julius Caesar, riding a horse. It is one of the six great baroque Roman-themed fountains you can find in the city.
• The baroque Hercules' Fountain depicts Hercules fighting Hydra. Another from the series of the six great baroque Roman-themed fountains you can find in the city.
• The modern Arion's Fountain depicts the legend of a poet thrown overboard and saved by a dolphin. It was specially designed to allow easy access to the water and is a favourite among children.
• The bronze model of the city.

• 🌍 St. Wenceslas Cathedral (Katedrála sv. Václava), Václavské náměstí. Open daily, variable times, usually 07:00–17:00. During the tourist season (end of April to end of September) it is possible to take a guided tour, also in English. A thousand-year-old cathedral, dominates the city’s skyline with the tallest spire in Moravia (second tallest in the Czech Republic). Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa both visited the cathedral and the holy relics of Saint Jan Sarkander are interred within. 500 Kč for a guided tour in English/group. 
• 🌍 St. Moritz church (Kostel sv. Mořice), 8. května. Daily Mar 09:00–16:30, Apr–Jun 09:00–18:00, Jul–Aug 09:00–19:00, Sep–Oct 09:00–18:00, Nov 09:00–16:30. A beautifully preserved gothic church dating from 1398. One of its highlights is the massive Engler organ, one of the largest in Europe. The organ is the focus of the international music festival in September/October and the Christmas Music festival every year. The tower of the church offers a magnificent 360-degree view over the city and countryside and is accessed via a graceful double-spiral staircase. 20 Kč / 10 Kč (entrance to the tower). 
• 🌍 St. Michael's church (Kostel sv. Michala), Žerotínovo náměstí 1. 07:00–18:00 daily. The church appears quite plain from the outside. Upon entering, however, most first time visitors find their breath stolen away. Inside is one of the most beautiful baroque churches in Central Europe. One notable feature is a painting of an apparently pregnant Virgin Mary, quite rare in a Catholic church. It’s also possible to enter the old monastery attached to the side of the church and climb its bell tower. 
• 🌍 Basilica Minor on the Holy Hill (Svatý Kopeček) (take bus 11 to Svatý Kopeček from stand 'E' in front of the railway station; the buses leave every 10-15 min and the trip takes 18 min). 08:30-17:00 daily, M afternoon closed. This is one of the most popular pilgrimage churches in Central Europe, and was honoured by Pope John Paul II. 
• 🌍 Hradisko Monastery, Sušilovo náměstí (Buses No. 15, 20, 21 – bus stop Klášterní Hradisko), ☏ +420 973 407 208, ops@vnol.cz. Apr-Sep every first Sa of the month: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00; Every working Th: 14:00 and 15:00. Hradisko is the oldest monastery in Moravia and its location on the banks of the Morava river, just upstream from the orthodox church, makes it a pleasant 20-minute walk from the cathedral end of town. The monastery building has belonged to the military since the monastic order was banned by Emperor Joseph II in 1784. It is now used as a hospital and is open to the public within guided tours. 80 Kč / 40 Kč. 

• 🌍 The Archbishops’ palace (Arcibiskupský palác), Wurmova 9, ☏ +420 587 405 421 (reservations), prohlidkypalace@ado.cz. Apr, Oct: M–F upon previous booking, weekends and holidays 10:00-17:00; May–Sep: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Nov–March: M–F upon previous booking. The official seat of Olomouc bishops and archbishops. It was in this building on 2 December 1848, that Franz Joseph acceded to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Hapsburg Empire. 180 Kč / 120 Kč. (updated Jul 2023)
• 🌍 The Premyslid palace (Přemyslovský palác, Romanesque Bishop’s Palace, Zdíkův palác), Václavské nám. 4, pokladna@olmuart.cz. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. The building has undergone a thorough restoration and now houses the extensive Archdiocese museum. The building is the oldest in Olomouc and much of the original stonework has been exposed. On the upper floors, the circular chapel of St Barbara is a highlight. 70 Kč / 35 Kč. Su, 1st W of month, certain public holidays free. 

• 🌍 Museum of Modern Art (Muzeum moderního umění), Denisova 47, ☏ +420 585 514 111, info@olmuart.cz. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. Museum of Modern Art is the pale grey Art Nouveau building across from the baroque Lady Mary of the Snows church. The permanent collection is okay, but the temporary exhibitions are often very interesting and well worth the entrance fee. There’s a small lookout tower at the top which is included in the entry price of the museum. 70 Kč/ 35 Kč, Su free. 
• 🌍 Regional Museum in Olomouc (Vlastivědné Muzeum), náměstí Republiky 5, ☏ +420 585 515 111, vmo@vmo.cz. Apr-Sep: Tu-Su 09:00-18:00, Oct-Mar: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00. The museum is housed in the former Clarisian convent on Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square). There are the usual collection of rocks and artifacts, and an interesting exhibit of the flora and fauna of the region, but probably the best things to see are in the old Olomouc section; woodcuts and prints from previous centuries, weapons, armour, traditional dress and many of the original religious figures from older versions of the astronomical clock. 60 Kč / 30 Kč. 
• Commercial Art Galleries Czech and Moravian artists produce a lot of very unusual ceramic and pottery pieces and small works of art, which make great original souvenirs or gifts, and there are several shops and galleries in Olomouc filled with them. Some of the best are situated on 🌍 Ztracena Ulice which heads off the square from the Caesar fountain. Next to Cafe Caesar in the town hall building is the 🌍 Gallery Caesar. It almost always exhibits contemporary art from local Olomouc or Czech artists. The 🌍 Gallery Mona Lisa (also a café), on the corner of the square near the Arion fountain (turtle fountain) is a similar exhibition space focused on contemporary art. In the beautiful 🌍 Villa Primavesi right next to St Michael’s Church there is another small gallery worth visiting if only for the chance to wander through the entrance hall of this historic house. On the top floor of the local art museum there is a small exhibit about Villa Primavesi, its history and role in the Art Nouveau movement.
• 🌍 Veteran Arena, Sladovní 103/3, ☏ +420 585 157 438. Apr-Oct: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00. Motor museum with a large collection of well-preserved historic cars and motorcycles, focused mostly on Czechoslovak pre-war production, mainly Tatra, Praga, Aero, Škoda, Jawa and Walter. 198 Kč / 148 Kč. (updated May 2019)

• Baroque Fountains. The city’s impeccable series of six stone baroque fountains are all within easy walking distance of the Main Square. They are based on Roman themes, and depict Neptune, 🌍 Jupiter (both on Dolní náměstí), Mercury (near the Galerie Moritz mall), Triton (on Náměstí republiky), Hercules, and the legendary founder of Olomouc, Julius Caesar (both on Horní náměstí, the main square). There are also two more baroque fountains that were damaged and lost their central statues, Saturn fountain in the Hradisko monastery and Dolphin fountain near the Virgin Mary church. The missing statue of a child with a dolphin on the latter fountain was replaced with a lion's head.
• Modern fountains. There are also several remarkable modern fountains in Olomouc. The Arion fountain in the main square depicts the legend of a poet thrown overboard and saved by a dolphin. It was specially designed to allow easy access to the water and is a favourite among children. Hygieia fountain can be found nearby in the west wall of the Town Hall. Bronze Living Water fountain can be found next to the Chapel of St. Sarkander. There are also two fountains located near the Main Railway Station, one of which ‘dances’ along to recorded classical music.

• 🌍 Olomouc Zoological Garden, Darwinova 29, ☏ +420 585 151 601, info@zoo-olomouc.cz. Open daily: Oct-Feb 09:00—16:00, Mar, Sep 09:00—17:00, Apr-Aug 09:00—18:00 (ticket counter opening hours; the visitors must leave 2 hours after the ticket counter is closed at latest). The zoo on the Holy Hill is also worth a visit. It is near the basilica. There are pointers from the basilica to the zoo or ask the locals for directions. You can also take the bus line 11 to the terminal station. The zoo is in woods abundant in edible mushrooms suitable for pleasant walks. 80 Kč / 50 Kč. 
• 🌍 Bezručovy Sady (Bezruč gardens) is a lovely park that runs between the massive Fortress walls and the Mill channel, providing a great place to stroll and relax, also nice views of the University and St. Michael's Church.
• 🌍 Botanic Gardens, ☏ +420 585 225 566, botanicka@flora-ol.cz. Apr-Oct: Tu-Su 09:30–18:00. The Botanical gardens are in two parts; the outdoor exhibits and rose gardens are across the stream from Bezruč gardens. 50 Kč / 30 Kč. 

The 🌍 greenhouses are behind the Flora exhibition complex; near where the footbridge goes over the main road to connect the two parks together. The main tropical greenhouse also holds large aquariums and terrariums with a range of alligators, snakes, piranhas, and large furry spiders.

• The University is spread throughout the city, but the most interesting parts to visitors are between the main square and St. Wenceslas’ Cathedral. The fine arts faculty has 🌍 a sunny terrace courtyard with a café and views over the city walls from above. Also notable is the 🌍 law campus on 17th. November Ave, which used to be the headquarters of the Communist party.
• City Walls A series of defensive fortifications and moats once completely enclosed Olomouc. The best preserved parts are visible from the Bezruč gardens, below St. Michaels church. The water barracks that today house the Russian and Irish pubs and the 24-hr espresso bar were also part of the system. There were also sixteen outlying forts, some of which still exist. Most still belong to the military and are off limits to the public, but one is home to ‘Exit discotheque’, and another is within the grounds of the botanic gardens. Enter just across the mill channel from Bezruč gardens, via the footbridge guarded by the four statues of Hercules.

• Flora Olomouc In Spring, you should not miss the Flora Fairgrounds and nearby parks full of flowers. The information about exhibitions is available at the Flora Fairgrounds website (in Czech only).
• Academia Film is an international festival of documentary films in April. Most venues are close to the fine arts faculty of the university, with some being shown outdoors on a screen in the main square.
• Dvořak's Olomouc is a series of concerts of classical music taking place during May and June. The Moravian Philharmonic and visiting orchestras perform on the square and in the churches.
• The Festival of Songs in June gathers choirs from as far as Singapore and the United States to perform and compete. The choirs often burst spontaneously into song as they walk together around the streets and squares and it's a delightful time to be in Olomouc.
• Olomouc City Festival in June is ten days of concerts, theatre, sculpture and ceramics demonstrations, a whipped cream battle, and at least two lamplight processions.
• International Organ Music Festival is organised by the Moravian Philhamonic Orchestra and takes place in various venues around the city, including on the largest pipe-organ in central Europe-in St Moritz church in September.
• Festival of Film Animation A four-day festival of film animation and modern art is held annually in December in several locations in Olomouc.
• Traditional Christmas Markets take over the main square from the beginning of December. There are free concerts every day, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and other warming foods and traditional crafts ranging from blacksmith-work to the finest beeswax and honey products.

The traditional cuisine of Olomouc and the surrounding Haná region is an excellent example of Czech cuisine. In addition to more common Czech dishes, it includes some unique local specialties. One of the best known culinary products of the area is the local cheese Olomoucké tvarůžky (also called Olomoucké syrečky). This is a traditional (since the 15th century) Czech ripened soft cheese with very low fat content, pungent taste and strong odor. The cheese is named after the city of Olomouc, but is produced in Loštice, a small city about 30 km away. The cheese is widely available on restaurant menus in the Haná region, where it can be used as a filling in a local variety of Cordon Bleu, or it can be served fried. The dishes containing this cheese can usually be recognized by the word Loštické in their names. Because of the strong odor, do not be surprised when you find some mint sweets (Hašlerka) on your plate.

Garlic soup (česnečka) is available all around the country. The garlic soup of the Haná region (Hanácká česnečka) is one of the best varieties and is usually very strong. If olomoucké tvarůžky are added, the soup is called Loštická česnečka. Because of the combined might of garlic and the strong ripened cheese, it is not recommended if you plan to kiss someone that evening. On the other hand, garlic is very healthy and you should get some česnečka if you have a cold or sore throat.

Hanácký koláč is the typical sweet cake of the region.

There are dozens of excellent restaurants in the city, and most have English menus. Local favorites include Cafe Caesar, which is in the renaissance Town Hall Building on the main square. Hanacka Hospoda is a more traditional Moravian restaurants, is located in the nearby lower square. On Marianska Ul. is the Svatovaclavsky Pivovar which is a non-smoking microbrewery with indoor and outdoor seating and a comprehensive menu of local specialties.

• 🌍 Moravska Restaurace, Horní náměstí 23, ☏ +420 585 222 868, moravska@moravskarestaurace.cz. 11:30-23:00. Serving traditional food of the region, as well as international cuisine. An example from the menu is "Quarter of roast duck, red cabbage with apple, bread and potato dumplings with onion", for 240 Kč. Non-smoking. 
• 🌍 U Anděla, Hrnčířská 10, ☏ +420 585 228 755, info@uandela.cz. Su-Th 11:00-22:00, F Sa 11:00-23:00. One of the best restaurants in Olomouc. The menu and wine list are extensive, and the rear rooms of the restaurant look out from the top of the city walls across the park. The interior is decorated with lots of interesting antiques and hundreds of potted plants. An example from the menu is the "Dinosaur Steak", which is a chicken fillet on top of a pork cutlet on top of a beef steak for 169 Kč. 
• 🌍 Green Bar, Ztracená 3, ☏ +420 777 749 285, team@greenbar.cz. M-F 10:00-17:00. A vegetarian lunch canteen, just a few paces from the main square along Ztracena Ul. It's self serve and the food all costs the same- 21 Kč/100 g. Just load your plate and pass it to the girl at the checkout, she'll weigh it and tell you how much you owe. The food's good, the price is a bargain, and it's Olomouc's best vegetarian option. 
• 🌍 Restaurant Pizza U Jana, Karla Farského 7, ☏ +420 585 315 192. 11:00-22:45 daily. This is a little way out of the centre, past the Bus Station, but it serves some of the best food in the city, especially the steaks. Lunch menu 95 Kč. 
• 🌍 Restaurant Alley, Michalské stromořadí 5, ☏ +420 585 502 999, booking@hotel-alley.cz. The interior is stylish and the attendants will surely help you in choosing your meals and drinks. Lunch specials including soup from 90 Kč. 
• 🌍 Sushi Bar (southern corner of lower square, next to the Panny Marie church), ☏ +420 602 964 444. 11:00-23:00. A place to get great sushi, a bit pricey for compared to other restaurants but worth it with quiet and friendly atmosphere. 

• 🌍 Pod Limpou, Dolní nám. 43, ☏ +420 583 035 322. 11:00-23:00 (food served until 21:30). Wide selection of beer and Moravian dishes. The restaurant is in a cosy, rustic basement and has a large space for outdoor dining. 24 Kč beer, 300 Kč meal and beverage. 
• 🌍 Café Restaurant Caesar, Horní náměstí, ☏ +420 585 229 287, restaurant.caesar@email.cz. M-W 10:00–22:00, Th–Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 11:00–20:00. The place is named after the legendary founder of the city, serves pizza and pasta and is on the ground floor of the Town Hall. In summer they have a large outdoor area right on the main square, which is the perfect place to pass a gentle summer's evening. Lunch menu 90 Kč. (updated Mar 2015)

• 🌍 Hanacka Hospoda, Dolní nám. 27/38, ☏ +420 774 033 045. Traditional Moravian restaurant, mostly meat dishes on the menu. mains usually 150-250 Kč. (updated Jun 2019)

• 🌍 Svatovaclavsky Pivovar, Mariánská 4, ☏ +420 585 207 517. A non-smoking microbrewery with indoor and outdoor seating and a comprehensive menu of local specialties. Daily changing menu with three mains to choose from. daily main dish 100-120 Kč, a la carte mostly 150-250 Kč. (updated Jun 2019)

Hanácká kyselka is a well known natural mineral water of the region. It is healthy and has a refreshing taste. It is a good choice if you do not want to drink alcohol.

Wine is the lifeblood of Moravia. Look into any ‘vinárna’ (wine bar) or ‘vinný sklep’ (wine cellar) and you’ll see an array of characters partaking of the nectar of the vines. Most vineyards are in South Moravia but that has no effect on the drinking abilities of northern Moravians. You can buy good Moravian wine for a picnic from a vinný sklep in plastic bottles that you either bring yourself or you can find there.

If anyone has told you that Moravian wine is inferior to French or Italian wine, don’t believe them. The taste and aroma of Moravian wines vary from their Western European cousins because they are made from totally different varieties of grapes. Svatovavrinecké is a strong, drier red wine, Modrý Portugal is a medium dry and Frankovka is a sweeter red wine. Good white wines are Muller Thurgau and Veltlínské Zelené.

The best beer in Olomouc is available from one of the microbreweries making their own beer on the premises.

• 🌍 St Wenceslas Brewery (Svatovaclavsky pivovar), Mariánská 4, ☏ +420 585 207 517, info@svatovaclavsky-pivovar.cz. M Tu 09:00-23:00, W-F 09:00-24:00, Sa 11:00–24:00, Su 11:00–22:00. A large microbrewery serving five brews including wheat and fruit flavoured beers. The new location is completely non-smoking and has an outdoor area. In the cellar is an old nuclear fallout shelter that the proprietors plan to renovate to offer spas in oak vats of dark beer scented with a special mix of herbs. The food is very good and lunch menu start from 85 Kč. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Moritz, Nešverova 2, ☏ +420 585 205 560, info@hostinec-moritz.cz. A completely non-smoking microbrewery, which is impeccably furnished in an early 20th-century style. Large internal windows allow patrons a view of the brewing room. Lunch menu from 85 Kč. (updated Mar 2015)

• 🌍 Vertigo (Studentský klub Vertigo), Univerzitní 6, ☏ +420 777 059 150, j.piskac@centrum.cz. M–Th 13:00–02:00, F–Su 16:00–02:00. Vertigo is a great subterranean bar, packed with local and international students, and mock cave paintings on the wall. It’s a good place to meet people because you almost always have to share a table. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Jazz Club Tibet, Sokolská 48, ☏ +420 585 230 399, bar@jazztibet.cz. M–F 11:00–01:00, Sa 18:00–01:00. The club has a regular program of concerts. Everything from Jazz to Blues to funk to reggae. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 9a Bar And Boulder, 1. máje 878/44, ☏ +420 736 411 227. M-Th 12:00–01:00, F–Su 15:00–01:00. 9a is a spotless bar that is popular with university students. And rockclimbers. There's a climbing wall in one of the back rooms. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Rasputin, Mlýnská 952/2, ☏ +420 608 756 723. M–Th 14:00–01:00, F 14:00–03:00, Sa 17:00–03:00, Su 17:00–00:00. Rasputin is a Russian themed bar in the water barracks, the long low brick building beside Freedom avenue (Tr. Svobody) which was once part of the city walls. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Belmondo club, Mlýnská 938/4, ☏ +420 777 799 607, filip.belmondo@gmail.com. W F Sa 22:00–05:00. Belmondo is one of the better places in the centre for dancing. Also in the water barracks, there's a cover charge only on Friday and Saturday nights. Regular and visiting DJ's (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Klub 15 Minut, Komenského 31 (by the river across from the orthodox church), ☏ +420 581 045 665. Usually Th–Sa (check the programme on Facebook). 15 Minut has moved from its original location in the university library, but remains one of the best live music venues in the city. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Metro Chill Out Club, 8. května 11, ☏ +420 585 203 121, info@metrochilloutclub.cz. W Th 20:00–03:00, F 20:00–05:00, Sa 21:00–04:00. A small dance club oriented around more underground styles of electronic dance music. (updated Jul 2019)

• 🌍 Kavárna Opera (Caffe Opera), Horní náměstí 21, ☏ +420 724 486 192, info@opera-caffe.cz. M-Sa 08:00–23:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Opera is another good restaurant serving Italian food. It is also located on the main square. Lunch menu 100 Kč. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Cafe 87, Denisova 47, ☏ +420 724 211 009, cafe87@cafe87.cz. The café is famous for its excellent chocolate cakes (42 Kč). In the morning, they also serve excellent breakfasts in English style (60 Kč). It is in the same building as the museum of the modern art. 

• 🌍 Poets' Corner Hostel, Sokolská 1, ☏ +420 775 500 730. Poets' Corner Hostel on Sokolska offers the best value beds in the centre of Olomouc. An independent hostel that receives consistently high reviews, it is open year round and can be booked on any of the major booking websites, or contact them directly. Dorm beds 300 Kč. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Best Hotel Garni (formerly Penzion Best), Na Střelnici 48 (Opposite the football stadium), ☏ +420 604 123 661, recepce@besthotelgarni.cz. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Very basic facilities, no window or extractor fan in toilet, no TV despite being advertised. Some "double rooms" consist of two single beds fixed about 4 metres apart from each other. Wi-Fi is a chargeable extra, and they demand full payment before issuing your key. Its best selling point may be its location. Single room from 720 Kč, double or twin from 1120 Kč, breakfast 90 Kč. 

• Students' dormitories (Kolej), Šmeralova 12 (administration) (around town), ☏ +420 777 000 202, hotel@upol.cz. Outside the semesters the student dormitories of Olomouc University serve as lodging for tourists. The rates are rather low and the money raised from renting out the beds benefits the students. They are close to the university, and therefore also close to the historical center of the city. Rooms are for 2-3 persons or more, but they can also be rented out as single rooms (at a higher price). The dormitories also include a dining room, laundry room, gym and the reception also serves a kiosk. 

• 🌍 Hotel Flora, Krapkova 439/34, ☏ + 420 585 422 200, hotelflora@hotelflora.cz. Mid-range hotel. Rooms have bathroom, TV, Wi-Fi. The hotel has a restaurant and a wellness center. Single from 1900 Kč, double from 2300 Kč including breakfast. (updated Jun 2019)
• 🌍 Hotel Lafayette, Alšova 178/8, ☏ +420 585 436 600, hotel@lafayette.cz. Rooms have A/C, bathroom, TV, safe. There's a guarded car park, and free Wi-Fi. Single from 1600 Kč, double from 1800 Kč including breakfast. (updated Jun 2019)
• 🌍 Clarion Congress Hotel Olomouc (former Hotel Sigma), Jeremenkova 36 (opposite the railway station), ☏ +420 581 117 117. Standard rooms have the amenities a mid-range hotel room usually has. The hotel has a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi. standard rooms from 1900 Kč. (updated Jun 2019)
• 🌍 Hotel Trinity (former Hotel Gemo), Pavelčákova 22, ☏ +420 581 830 811, reception@hotel-trinity.cz. Apparently a slightly upscale hotel. Rooms have the amenities mid-range and splurge hotel rooms have. The hotel has a restaurant (open for breakfast and lunch) and a wellness studio. Single from 1600 Kč, double from 2100 Kč. (updated Jun 2019)

• 🌍 Hotel Alley (Business hotel Alley), Michalske stromoradi 5, ☏ +420 585 502 999. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. In the heart of the historic centre, in a calm environment of city parks. 2170 Kč. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 NH Olomouc Congress, Legionářská 21, ☏ +420 585 575 111. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Short walk from the city centre. Rooms from 3100 Kč. (updated Mar 2015)